ACTIVE OUTDOORS

Great Glen Way circuit from Inverness makes for perfect Sunday morning run

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson takes on a great circuit from Inverness leading to a memorable view over Loch Ness

Hot Cross fun at the ‘demanding’ 41st Highland Cross

The Highland Cross took place in the scorching heat at the weekend. Lauren Cameron was taking part for the second time alongside her dad and sister

Active Outdoors events list for 2025

Get yourself ready for 2025 with our list of outdoor events taking place across the Highlands and Islands, and Moray and Aberdeenshire.

Defending Highland Cross champions not returning for 2025

Ewan Brown and Catriona Graves will not be defending their titles at this year’s Highland Cross.

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

John Davidson joined a visually impaired walking group in the Highlands and learned that the support they offer is invaluable to its members

Highlanders get opportunity to win e-bike by choosing greener ways to travel

As part of Bike Week, which runs from 9–15 June, active travellers can earn rewards for walking, wheeling, cycling, or taking public transport.

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

A part-funded outdoor experience is helping give secondary pupils an in-depth understanding of nature. John Davidson spoke to some of those involved

Sounds and smells of nature across the Highlands can lift the spirit

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson looks closer to home as well as out in the wilds for ways to boost mental health by getting out and about

‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson rides with guidebook author and round-the-world cyclist Markus Stitz on the Ryvoan Bothy circuit from his latest book

Highland cycling project proves that bikes – and their riders – come in all shapes and sizes

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Rachel Smart joins the team from Inclusive Cycling to try out some of the specially adapted cycles that are helping people get active

The story of Active Outdoors

Find out a little bit more about Active Outdoors, and meet the team behind the north's number one outdoors column!

More success for Inverness orienteers at British championships

Twenty athletes from Inverness orienteering club attended the British Orienteering Championships at the weekend, held this year in the Lake District.

Inverness dentist makes history as she breaks record at major cycling event

Also success for Inverness cyclist who takes fastest man title.

Inverness Orienteering Club juniors take top podium place at Scottish championships relays

Inverness orienteers enjoyed a successful bank holiday weekend at the Scottish Orienteering Championships, held at Barry Buddon near Dundee.

Mountain bikers at Ross-shire forest urged to ‘stay off’ wheelchair friendly paths

Mountain bikers at a popular Ross-shire resort have been asked to be considerate and stay off a new wheelchair and buggy-friendly path.

An Leacainn: Definitely not flagging at the Place of the Flagstones!

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson enjoys a short walk with the children to a prominent viewpoint not far from Inverness – complete with trig pillar

Suidhe climb is ‘best bit’ of challenging Etape Loch Ness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson completed his 10th Etape Loch Ness at the weekend as the cycle sportive returned to Inverness

ACTIVE OUTDOORS

Great Glen Way circuit from Inverness makes for perfect Sunday morning run

Hot Cross fun at the ‘demanding’ 41st Highland Cross

Hot Cross fun at the ‘demanding’ 41st Highland Cross

Active Outdoors events list for 2025

Active Outdoors events list for 2025

Defending Highland Cross champions not returning for 2025

Defending Highland Cross champions not returning for 2025

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

Highlanders get opportunity to win e-bike by choosing greener ways to travel

Highlanders get opportunity to win e-bike by choosing greener ways to travel

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Sounds and smells of nature across the Highlands can lift the spirit

Sounds and smells of nature across the Highlands can lift the spirit

‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

Highland cycling project proves that bikes – and their riders – come in all shapes and sizes

Highland cycling project proves that bikes – and their riders – come in all shapes and sizes

The story of Active Outdoors

The story of Active Outdoors

More success for Inverness orienteers at British championships

More success for Inverness orienteers at British championships

Inverness dentist makes history as she breaks record at major cycling event

Inverness dentist makes history as she breaks record at major cycling event

Inverness Orienteering Club juniors take top podium place at Scottish championships relays

Inverness Orienteering Club juniors take top podium place at Scottish championships relays

Mountain bikers at Ross-shire forest urged to ‘stay off’ wheelchair friendly paths

Mountain bikers at Ross-shire forest urged to ‘stay off’ wheelchair friendly paths

An Leacainn: Definitely not flagging at the Place of the Flagstones!

An Leacainn: Definitely not flagging at the Place of the Flagstones!

Suidhe climb is ‘best bit’ of challenging Etape Loch Ness

Suidhe climb is ‘best bit’ of challenging Etape Loch Ness

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ACTIVE OUTDOORS

Great Glen Way circuit from Inverness makes for perfect Sunday morning run

Hot Cross fun at the ‘demanding’ 41st Highland Cross

Hot Cross fun at the ‘demanding’ 41st Highland Cross

Active Outdoors events list for 2025

Active Outdoors events list for 2025

Defending Highland Cross champions not returning for 2025

Defending Highland Cross champions not returning for 2025

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

Highlanders get opportunity to win e-bike by choosing greener ways to travel

Highlanders get opportunity to win e-bike by choosing greener ways to travel

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Sounds and smells of nature across the Highlands can lift the spirit

Sounds and smells of nature across the Highlands can lift the spirit

‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

‘One of the best countries in the world to cycle’ – Bikepacking author Markus Stitz on Aviemore gravel ride

Highland cycling project proves that bikes – and their riders – come in all shapes and sizes

Highland cycling project proves that bikes – and their riders – come in all shapes and sizes

The story of Active Outdoors

The story of Active Outdoors

More success for Inverness orienteers at British championships

More success for Inverness orienteers at British championships

Inverness dentist makes history as she breaks record at major cycling event

Inverness dentist makes history as she breaks record at major cycling event

Inverness Orienteering Club juniors take top podium place at Scottish championships relays

Inverness Orienteering Club juniors take top podium place at Scottish championships relays

Mountain bikers at Ross-shire forest urged to ‘stay off’ wheelchair friendly paths

Mountain bikers at Ross-shire forest urged to ‘stay off’ wheelchair friendly paths

An Leacainn: Definitely not flagging at the Place of the Flagstones!

An Leacainn: Definitely not flagging at the Place of the Flagstones!

Suidhe climb is ‘best bit’ of challenging Etape Loch Ness

Suidhe climb is ‘best bit’ of challenging Etape Loch Ness

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New retail site approved for Longman Industrial Estate

‘Very complex’ situation sees Milton of Leys grounds left to go wild

‘Keep windows and doors shut’ police urge in early morning wildfires update

Volunteer appeal are battle continues to contain wildfires

Emergency services continue to battle a large wildfire as roads remain closed